2009
Thursday, September 10 - Cafe Arpeggio, New
Bedford, MA - 6:00pm-7:00pm - Open Mic Feature
Our good buddy Art Tebbetts has invited us down to his open
mic to "stomp down the floor" on NB's AHA (Arts, History, Architecture) festival night.
Sunday, September 27 - The Polish Club,
Middleboro, MA - 1:00pm-6:00pm
"The String Benders" will be featuring, joined by other local musicians to
honor Bill and Amy Lyons on their 6th wedding anniversary. It's a potluck dinner
- bring a covered dish along with your instruments and help make this a very
special occasion.
Saturday, October 17, 2009 - Berrybrook School,
Duxbury, MA - Private School Event
Call us "String Bendin' with the Resonators" for this show - we'll
be sharing the limelight as a combined band just for this one show.
2010
Tuesday, January 19 -
Cafe
Arpeggio, New Bedford, MA
First gig of the new year and more to come. Catch the show in
this classic folk venue.
Saturday, February 6 - Benefit
for Haiti, Natick Crowne Plaza, 1360 Worcester street, Natick, MA
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Our good friend Mark Schmitt has asked us once again to
support a worthy cause, raising funds for the people of Haiti
Please help us with this good work.
All proceeds from the event will be sent to Mercy Corps, which will use the
donations to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
The minimum donation is $10 for adults and $5 for children. There will also be a
bake sale and refreshments. Also featuring performances by Mark Schmitt,
Stoneybatter Band, Steven Harris, and The Tuesdays. It should be a great time
all around with plenty of great folk, traditional, and bluegrass tunes and
delicious baked goods. Come on down and help a great cause in the process!
Questions about the event can be sent to
natick4haiti@gmail.com or call 508-816-7888. For more information on Mercy
Corps, go to
www.mercycorps.org/haiti.
Saturday, February 20 - Polish Club,
127 Spring Street, Bridgewater, MA - 12:00Noon - 5:00PM
The String Benders are pleased to Feature at "A Tribute to
Bill Lyons". Come by, bring an instrument, join the celebration of Bill's life.
Wednesday, March 24 - Open Mic Feature
at Paddy Barry's, 1574 Hancock Street,
Quincy, MA - 9:00pm
We'll be joining our good friend
Matt Putnam at his weekly
open mic. Rumor has it the sessions are well attended, who wouldn't have fun at
a bar?
Monday, April 19 - Open Mic
at Steve's Backstage Pass, 15
School Street, Taunton, MA - 7:00pm
We'll be putting in a brief appearance with host Tom Beauliey
as part of our spring push for gigs. Come on down and join the fun.
Tuesday, April 20 -
Waxy O'Connors, 121 Main Street, Chestnut
Green, Foxboro, MA - 8:30pm
Your second chance this week to support our push for gigs.
This is a new pub (very Irish) with great food and some smooth Guinness on tap.
Monday, April 26 -
Trinity, 184 West Main Street,
Norton, MA - 8:30pm
Catch our set at this local establishment with our new friend
and open mic host Bruno. The more who show, the more we play...
Tuesday, May 18 -
Waxy O'Connors, 121 Main Street, Chestnut
Green, Foxboro, MA - 8:30pm
Come on by and say howdy! We're pushing for a regular gig
here and need your support - if you play here's a great chance to strut your
stuff.
Monday, June 14 -
Trinity, 184 West Main Street,
Norton, MA - 8:30pm
Catch our set at this local establishment, we're working on a
gig here so keep in touch...
Saturday, July 10 -
Plymouth Harbor Folk Festival, Plymouth, MA - 12:00noon - 1:00pm
We'll be kicking off the afternoon entertainment at this
Project Arts annual event. The show continues so plan on spending the day.
Sunday, July 11 -
Ward's
Berry Farm, 514 South Main Street, Sharon, MA - 12:00noon - 4:00pm
The String Benders will feature at this well known music
venue with opener: Matt Putnam
Sunday, August 15 -
Ward's
Berry Farm, 514 South Main Street, Sharon, MA - 12:00noon - 4:00pm
Once again we'll be featuring on the farm - "outstanding in
our field" with opener: Art Tebbetts
Sunday, September 19 -
Family Wedding Celebration, South Dartmouth, MA - 12:00noon - Whenever - PRIVATE
EVENT
The String Benders are helping to celebrate the marriage of
Dick's daughter Caitlin at this day after celebration.
Weekend Double Header! -
Phantom Farms, Cumberland, RI
Saturday, October 2 - -
1:00pm - 3:00pm
come on down to the farm for this annual fall harvest
celebration. Help us rock the fields!
Sunday, October 3 -1:00pm - 3:00pm
We're doin' a double header . Come on down to the
farm!
Thursday, October 14 -
Cafe Arpeggio, New Bedford, MA -
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Once again we're featuring for Art Tebbetts at one of our
favorite open mic sessions. Come on down the food is fine...
Sunday, November 21 -
Quabbin Valley Nursing Home, Athol, MA - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
"I wonder how the old folks are at home..?" We'll see.
Saturday, December 18 -
Steve's Backstage Pass,
Taunton, MA - Holiday Double Header!
Shawomet Yacht Club
Christmas Party - 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Private Party
The String Benders
Christmas Jam - 8:30pm - 11:30pm - We're inviting our musician friends to
join us for a holiday celebration.
Grab your best friends and your instruments and come on down to join the
jam!
Friday, December 24 - Webb
Family Christmas, Foxboro, MA - Private Party
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010, from The String Benders!
2011
saturday, January 15
- The Nameless
Coffeehouse at First Parish Unitarian Universalist
Church, 3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA - 8:00pm
New year, new gigs. This famous venue has been in business
since 1966 and turned out many famous artists - see if we fit the musical
tradition.
saturday, January 22 - Steve's
Backstage Pass - 15 School Street, Taunton, MA - 8:00pm
This is a sudden gig!
We've been asked to cover a cancellation - hopefully this will be the first of
many shows at Steve's...
SPECIAL NOTICE! Joe Val Bluegrass Festival -
Framingham, MA - Friday, February 18 thru Sunday, February 20
For those of you who love bluegrass, this is Boston's very
own way to "lose your blues" in mid-winter. This event gets a String Benders
endorsement.
For more info and tickets visit
Boston Bluegrass Union
Sunday, February 20 - Murphy/Lyons Wedding Reception - Hardy Catering,
Bridgewater, MA - 2:00pm - 6:00pm - PRIVATE PARTY
Amy and Jim are gettin' hitched and we're providing the music
for their reception. Best of luck to the happy couple!
Saturday, March 12 - Granite Grange #7 - 23 Webster Street, Milford, NH - 6:00pm
- 8:00pm - Annual Fund Raiser
We've been invited all the way up to New Hampshire for this
annual event. Doors open at 5:00pm - Tickets are $15 at the door - dinner
included!
Wednesday, March 23 - PRECINCT -
70 Union Square, Somerville, MA - 8:00pm
We'll be kicking off the evening of music along with
Lenny Solomon Band and
The Paul Speidel Band. Great
venue, very music friendly and drinks too!
Sunday, April 10 - Rum
Runner Wines and Spirits - Mansfield, MA - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The String Benders will provide entertainment at this classic
wine tasting event. test your palate on great wine and hors d'oeuvres.
Thursday, May 19 -
Music In Melrose at the Church of the Nazarene - 2 Short Street, Melrose, MA -
7:00pm
Catch the TSB Show feature along with an open mic at
this classic folk venue.
Thursday, June 23 - Mass
Audubon, Moose Hill Sanctuary - " Animal Magnetism" Art Show - 293 Moose Hill
Street, Sharon, MA - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
We'll be providing the musical entertainment for this open
house featuring farm
animals and other wildlife with a Farmer's Market feel.
Monday, July 4 -
Independence Day/Birthday Party - Duxbury, MA - PRIVATE PARTY
We're bringing "Bluesgrass" back to an old friend's annual
party on the waterfront.
Saturday, August 13 -
SATURDAY DOUBLE HEADER
-
Shawomet Yacht Club - Dighton, MA - 12:00noon - 3:00pm - PRIVATE PARTY
-
Spirit of america Open Mic Benefit for Mass Tornedo Victims - Pufferbellies, 183 Iyannough Road,
Hyannis, MA - 10:00am - 6:00pm
TSB is on at 5:00pm, but come on down early and catch all the
great entertainers contributing to this worthy cause.
Saturday, August 20 -
Orlando Family Party - Norton, MA - PRIVATE PARTY
Saturday, September 24 -
"Trillium Open Mic" - Middle Street School of Music - 12 Middle Street,
Plymouth, MA - Sign Up 7:30pm
Good friend Paul Horton is running the show and has invited
us to feature - come on down and bring your talent with you...
WEEKEND TRIPLE HEADER!
Saturday, October 1 -
Berrybrook School Harvest Fair - Duxbury, MA - PRIVATE EVENT
We're returning to this wonderful event and looking forward
to seeing the kids and parents
Saturday, October 1 - "Bill
Lyons Folk Festival " - East Bridgewater, MA - PRIVATE PARTY
TSB is featured at this tribute to our late
friend Bill Lyons
Sunday, October 2 -
Phantom Farms -
2920 Diamond Hill Road,
Cumberland, RI - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Come on down to the farm and see why we are "out-standing in
our field"
Sunday, October 9 - Tribute
to Vic Wotherspoon at Steve's Back
Stage Pass - 15 School Street, Taunton, MA - 5:00pm - 11:00pm
TSB will be joining others including: Mike Higgins, Phil
Ryder, Tom Beaulieu, Tim Richmond, and a special guest feature to wish our old
band mate, Vic, a happy 69th birthday. come on down and join the fun!
Saturday, November 5 -
Phantom Farms, Yardsale Day - 2920
Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI - 12:00noon - 3:00pm
Come on down to this annual event. Maybe TSB will put up for
sale an old pair of Resonator-style bib overalls...
Thursday, November 10 -
Cafe Arpeggio, New
Bedford, MA - 6:00pm-7:00pm - Open Mic Feature
Once again Art Tebbetts has invited us down to his open
mic to help "lose your blues" on NB's AHA (Arts, History, Architecture) festival night.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Friday,
November 18 - New England Cable Network (NECN) Morning Show - 7:00am - 9:00am -
Soundtrack Segment Feature! It's not an in person appearance, but TSB will provide the
background music for this popular morning TV show.
Saturday, December 17 -
Shawomet Yacht Club Christmas Party, Steve's Backstage Pass, Taunton, MA -
PRIVATE PARTY
Thursday, December 22 - MK
Birthday Party, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA - PRIVATE PARTY
Saturday, December 24 -
Webb Family Christmas, Foxboro, MA - PRIVATE PARTY
2012
Wednesday, February 1 -
Paddy Barries - Quincy, MA - 9:00PM
We're back again kicking off the open mic for our old friend
Matt Putnam.
Sunday, March 25 -
Chamberlain Family Birthday - PRIVATE PARTY
TSB will be wishing a couple of Harry's relatives a very
happy birthday. Our good friend Bill Driscoll will be joining us on mandolin and
vocals for this gig.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
R.I.P. Earl Scruggs, 1924-2012... there has seldom been an entertainer so
closely associated with their instrument, so emulated and so loved and
appreciated by friends and fans everywhere. We'll miss you Earl, but your music
will be eternal. The String Benders
Saturday, April 21 -
Acoustic Cafe - Wadleigh Memorial
Library - 49 Nashua Street, Milford, NH - 7:00pm
The good folks of Milford are inviting us back to play this
well known Southern New Hampshire venue.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
R.I.P. Doc Watshon, 1923-2012... This was a man that we could all admire. He
overcame his disability and created a place in history for lead guitar in
bluegrass. We'll miss you Doc, but your legend lives on. The String Benders
Sunday, August 12 -
Beech Tree Park Summer Concert Series, Corner of Beach and Pond, Sharon, MA - 3:00PM
The boys are all looking forward to this well known outdoor
venue. We're pleased to announce that we'll be joined for this show by our good
friend and awesome mandolin player,
Jim Gordon. Come on by and catch the show!
Sunday, September 30 -
Phantom Farms -
2920 Diamond Hill Road,
Cumberland, RI - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Come on down to the farm and see why we are "out-standing in
our field"
Saturday, October 6 - Berrybrook School Harvest Fair - Duxbury, MA - PRIVATE EVENT
Back for another year with these great folks and looking forward
to seeing the kids and parents
2013
Thursday, april 11 -
Cafe
Arpeggio - New Bedford, MA - 7:00pm-10:00pm - AHA Night in New Bedford
TSB is hijacking an open mic hosted by our good buddy Art
Tebbetts - We're joined by mando-man Jim Gordon (
of The Resonators).
Thursday, May 23 -
Cafe
Arpeggio - New Bedford, MA - 7:00pm-10:00pm - Bob dylan Birthday Bash Night!
TSB has worked up a few Dylan tunes so we fit in... We're joined
once again by mando-man Jim Gordon.
Saturday, June 29 -
Schaefer-Woodford Wedding - Plymouth, MA - PRIVATE EVENT
Dick, Harry and Jim Gordon will be playing for
the wedding service.
Sunday, July 28 -
Beech Tree Park Summer Concert Series, Corner of Beach and Pond, Sharon, MA - 3:00PM
The boys are all looking forward to returning to this well
known outdoor venue.
Listen to our CD - "Lose Your Blues!"
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